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"The Frozen Lakes" by Edwina Reizer

The lakes are frozen again. They look like silver glass.
The cold winds from the north do blow and another winter must pass.
The life that's under this wintry scene conserves its energy.
It awaits the warmer approach of spring to lift this canopy.
And when it feels the crackling ice and the warmth of the sun,
it will rise to the surface in its annual search for food to overcome
the stillness it's known in the deepest water that now seems to be done.
Life returns to the lakes again as the ice does disappear.
The water comes alive again and once again we hear its life.

The Frozen Lakes by Edwina Reizer

The lakes are frozen again. They look like silver glass. The cold winds from the north do blow and another winter must pass.

The life that's under this wintry scene conserves its energy.
It awaits the warmer approach of spring to lift this canopy.
And when it feels the crackling ice and the warmth of the sun,
it will rise to the surface in its annual search for food to overcome the stillness it's known in the deepest water that now seems to be done.

Life returns to the lakes again as the ice does disappear. The water comes alive again and once again we hear its life.
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Since 1892, Manhattan Beach Resort has provided the ultimate lodging experience on the shores of West Lake Okoboji. As the longest surviving resort of the Iowa Great Lakes, our guests continue to treasure their family-oriented vacations spent on our private sand beach—the largest of its kind on the lake. We are honored to preserve our historic resort's legacy and look forward to reuniting our Manhattan Beach Family for many years to come.

Since 1892, Manhattan Beach Resort has provided the ultimate lodging experience on the shores of West Lake Okoboji. As the longest surviving resort of the Iowa Great Lakes, our guests continue to treasure their family-oriented vacations spent on our private sand beach—the largest of its kind on West Lake. We are honored to preserve our historic resort's legacy and look forward to reuniting our Manhattan Beach Family for many years to come.

Since 1892, Manhattan Beach Resort has provided the ultimate lodging experience on the shores of West Lake Okoboji. As the longest surviving resort of the Iowa Great Lakes, our guests continue to treasure their family-oriented vacations spent on our private sand beach—the largest of its kind on West Lake. We are honored to preserve our historic resort's legacy and look forward to reuniting our Manhattan Beach Family for many years to come.

Join the Manhattan Beach Family

Affordable, family-operated resorts are nearly extinct in the Iowa Great Lakes region. The unique value proposition of Manhattan Beach Resort cannot be understated. There is significant demand to join our beloved resort—which is managed by a waitlist that grows every year.

We currently offer annual leases only.